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E46 (1999 - 2006) The fourth generation 3 Series (E46 chassis) was introduced in 1999 and set the standard for engineering and performance during it's years of production including being named to Car & Driver's 10 best list every one of those years! ! -- View the E46 Wiki

- 330i models have an exhaust flap in one of the two outlets
- The exhaust flap is vacuum operated
- One removes the vacuum hose, plugs it with a golf tee and tie wrap it out of the way
- The exhaust flap is then (always open) (always closed) (can't remember which)

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